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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.70, 9,262.02 and 2,013.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.70, 9,262.02 and 2,013.74 is: 3,021.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.70 : 9,262.02 = 2,013.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.70/9,262.02 = 2,013.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.70x = 9,262.02 × 2,013.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.70x = 18,651,253.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,651,253.84/6,173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.08

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